Fountas & Pinnell Blog

Explore strategies for enhancing classroom literacy with interactive read-alouds and authentic text sets to build knowledge, comprehension, and vocabulary.

Register for a free webinar on the topic of Shared Reading.

We’re excited to announce that the new Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) 2.0 and Sistema de evaluación de la lectura (SEL) 2.0 are coming later this year!

Register today for a free Heinemann webinar on April 9th with Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™.

Discover how different texts and genres strengthen literacy and a love for reading in every learner. Read this practical guide for educators.

Register now for a free webinar on important types of student texts for the PreK-6 literacy classroom with Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell.

More connected than ever before, Shared Reading, Second Edition (K-3) and Colección de Lectura compartida, (K-2) have a newly available digital offering that provides both teachers and students with an abundance of exciting capabilities.

What are writing minilessons? Why are writing minilessons important? What do writing minilessons look like?

The experience of reading an enlarged text together – supported and held in community – can move children from one place on their reading journey to the next.

Readers must have dedicated time for phonics instruction that teaches the skills they’ll need to learn to decode, encode and make sense of letters and sounds

Try these 5 poetry activities to experience the power of shared poetry reading in your classroom.

Learn about the essential tools for leadership that will guide your team towards continuous improvement and positive outcomes for all students.

Wondering how the Fountas & Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) Systems differ from guided reading? Read on for a rundown of how each is defined, how they are alike, and how they are different.

Summer is an opportunity to be responsive to students’ needs and help them prepare for the year ahead. Learn more about Fountas & Pinnell Literacy™ resources that fit a summer school schedule.

Tips for choosing engaging books that all students will enjoy while offering teaching opportunities that suit the needs of the students in your classroom.

To ensure students are given the boost they need for literacy success, follow these six guidelines for effective intervention.